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204,552
BuSpar
Panic Disorde
"I take BuSpar 10mg capsules. I've been on this medication for about two months now, for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Panic Disorder. This medicine has gotten me through the separation of me and my mother, school phobia (a real thing: kind of a mix between agoraphobia and truancy), and generalized anxiety. I gave it an 8/10 because it takes about a month before the full potential results kick in. Also, it gives a sedative feeling when you take one, which always relaxes me."
8
164,366
Diclofenac
Ankylosing Spondylitis
"My trial with Diflucanec has been approx eight weeks now and it has eased my lower back pain. However, my liver enzymes have spiked, my urine output is in large volumes, and my upper back has a irritable rash cascading on it. I failed the trial due to my body trying to tell me something about this and medication."
4
1,354
Sumatriptan
Cluster Headaches
"I suffered with cluster headaches for about 15 years before finally receiving an Imitrex injection in the hospital ER. My headache was gone within 5-10 minutes, I thought it was a miracle. I do not leave home without it!"
10
128,298
Phentermine
Weight Loss
"I love this medication it really did help I lost a total of 70 lbs I one year and have been able to keep it of for the last 3 years."
9
209,356
Nifedipine
High Blood Pressure
"Wow, after trying four different medications to lower my blood pressure with no success, nifedipine keeps my bp @ 118/76 as an average. So far I have had no side effects, as I have been taking the medication for almost five months."
9
30,491
Klonopin
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
"This has really helped me with withdrawal symptoms."
9
72,183
Tramadol
Back Pain
"Helps my mood also, makes me feel normal. "
7
22,255
Testim
Hypogonadism, Male
"I've been on Testim for 3 days. I have no idea if it will increase my T levels or not but the smell is almost too much for me to even care. I think it smells like an old folks home. My kids don't want to be around me because I smell funny. "
3
204,276
Prolixin
Psychosis
"I was given Prolixin one day & a couple of days later I had a very bad grand mal seizure that wouldn't stop and ended up in intensive care. No apologies from anyone just a $35,000 hospital bill. No admission that this pill caused it. Due to all the abnormalities that can show up on an EEG I was diagnosed with epilepsy and brain damage. I've seen a neurologist since then and I have neither. This pill is dangerous."
1
85,082
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
Birth Control
"On my first pack of Trinessa. I had slight nausea the first night of taking the pill and a headache the next day but otherwise, no side effects. I haven't gained any weight or broke out at all. No crazy mood swings either! I was terrified to try this pill because of the awful reviews but I have been totally normal."
10
202,684
Hydroxychloroquine
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
"I was eventually diagnosed with SLE in 2012, 3 months after my first (& worst) flare. I took prednisone for a week, & started taking 200mg plaquenil & 2400mg ibuprofen daily, & 50-150mg tramadol as needed for pain. In my experience, the prednisone helped to reduce the excruciating, debilitating joint pain by calming the inflammation, & plaqenil & ibuprofen keep it at bay...for the most part. My rheumatologist took me off plaquenil 2 years ago; I still take 400 mg of ibuprofen 2X/week. I still get flares once or twice a year, but they are not as bad...6, as opposed to a 10 , on the pain scale. Tinnitus started a few weeks after I started plaquenil & I still have it. It's vastly annoying, but at least it doesn't hurt! best of luck to all!"
7
163,944
Ibuprofen
Period Pain
"I've had bad period cramps since I started menstruating. I used ibuprofen but 400 mg every four to six hours was not enough; I was afraid to take more until I read the prescription dosage for arthritis was as high as 3200 mg per day. I bumped my dosage up to 600 mg per dose and that made a huge difference. I recommend talking to a doctor or pharmacist about how much to take if the typical dose isn't working for you."
8
8,842
Viagra
Erectile Dysfunction
"My doctor gave me samples of Viagra 50 mg. tabs on Friday 2- 17- 17. I took one at 2:10 pm. on 2 -18- 17. I waited an hour tried to test it I tried for about 30 minutes to get an erection and nothing happened. I gave up on trying again after that point. I may take another 50 mg. tab on 2- 19- 17 to see what happens. I am 65 years of age, but I thought for certain Viagra would help. I will have to let my doctor know that there was no erection with a 50 mg. tab. and see what she says to do next. "
1
190,944
Hyoscyamine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
"This medicine saved my life, thats not a joke, my cramps and spasms were so bad I almost pass out and would have bowel movements 15 times a day. Once I stopped eating spicy things and milk only once maybe every 3 months or more, I feel so much better but stress also makes big problems for my irritable bowel syndrome. Hyoscymine 0.375mg made my life so much better. I take 1 every 12 hours, just cannot find out why no insurances covers this medicine."
10
152,650
Rocephin
Pneumonia
"Went to the doctor on a Monday with what I thought was sinuses acting up. They thought the same...by the next day I Had a bad cough and didn’t even feel like moving any muscle. I stayed on the couch for 2 days with a fever ranging from 100-102! I finally forced myself to go see the doctor again on Wednesday and yup pneumonia. They gave me a rocephin shot in office and also a prescription for a z pack! Time I got home an hour later my fever had dropped to around 99 and 30 minutes later it was back to normal. Woke up the next day and thought man I could go to work (not very smart thinking on my end) I made it through work but it wore me out. The doctor had me come back Saturday for another rocephin shot and today I feel more back to normal."
10
124,573
Skyla
Birth Control
"I have been on Skyla since October 23, 2014. It was an awful day of cramps the day I got it put in. And I am used to cramps, but those cramps were awful. My period had just ended but it started back up again once I got it inserted. My period seemed to last longer once I got the IUD but only a couple days. And that only seemed to last for a few months. They're regular now but the God awful cramps continue. I'm having my gynocolegist check it on and had to set up a sonogram. Pain is never normal with an IUD. Also I gained about 10 lbs. my lifestyle changes right before I got on it, but it doesn't seem to matter what I do, the weight stays. But I am not pregnant and other then cramps and weight it's been awesome."
8
28,430
Lexapro
Generalized Anxiety Disorde
"Male, late 40's. Earlier summer events created extended stress that eventually broke me. Every morning I'd wake with sweat rolling down my neck, lost my appetite and the worst-case scenario of everything played in my mind. I'm normally the "rock" that everyone turns to. Started with Wellbutrin for 2 weeks but that left me with heightened anxiety. Spent a couple weeks on Propranolol / Klonopin but that 's not a long term solution. Started 10 mg Lexapro (generic) and after 5 1/2 weeks, nothing but crazy emotional swings. Switched to 20 mg and after about 2 weeks noticed a distinct change. Greatly reduced symptoms so far. Skeptical as I was, this stuff actually works."
9
182,663
Cymbalta
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
"I'm a recovering alcoholic of 16 years. I was diagnosed diabetic in 2008 and continued drinking until May 7th 2017. Unfortunately my addiction had caused a lot of damage to my body that I didn't notice while consuming 3-6 gallons of beer a day. In the past if I didn't have a drink I would start to feel pain in my legs so I drank more. Now after the first I weeks and the shakes went away I went to a doctor to get my health checked. After fully disclosing my situation he prescribed gabapentin.. I had a bad skin burring reaction after a few weeks and my legs and feet were like lighting storms of pain. He then prescribed Cymbalta. I was reluctant at first reading all the side effects. But now I take it 2 hours before bed and the pain is gone."
8
117,829
Effient
Acute Coronary Syndrome
"Ever since starting on this drug I've had trouble controlling my bp. I've started taking another bp med in addition to the 2 I was already taking. Plus the dosage has already been increased. My last bp this morning was 135/100. I still get headaches and have the pounding in my ears. I also have unexplained bruises all over. I will definitely be calling my dr again to check out alternatives."
6
138,196
Ortho Evra
Birth Control
"I've used the patch for about 3 years, and I love it. I am horrible about remembering to take the pill, so this was a great option for me. I was on Ortho tri cyclen before that, and didn't notice any side effects when I switched. However, now that my health insurance has changed, I am forced to switch back to the pill. I will miss using ortho evra!"
9
26,840
Ulipristal
Emergency Contraception
"June 27th I had unprotected sex at 5am I waited til planned parent hood opened at 9 then they gave me the Ella pill I took it soon as they gave it too me..she said I had up to 5 days to take it..a week later on July 4th I had unprotected sex again & I took the Ella pill cause they sent some Ella pills home with me..I haven't seen a period in July & now we are in mid August & I still haven't seen a period"
1
191,672
Lisdexamfetamine
ADHD
"My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was in the first grade. At the advice of his then doctor we did not treat him with any medications. My son is the sweetest, kindest kid and wanted to please everyone (teachers, parents, etc). However, he struggled so much with academics and general life organization. Homework time was a nightmare. By the time he was in 4th grade I broke down and took him to a doctor to try medications because something HAD to change. Vyvance has changed his life for the better. All of his grades went up in a matter of weeks, his homework is completed correctly and neatly before I even get home, and he will even tell you he feels better in general. He also tried Adderrall but that just made him very hostile."
9
43,047
Chromium picolinate
Diabetes, Type 2
"I found that if I take 400 mg of chromium picolante and do cardio-exercise for 20 minutes, I can reduce my blood sugar up to 100 points. "
10
4,638
Belviq
Weight Loss
"I've been taking Belviq for 33 days and am quitting it today. During this period with proper diet and exercise I lost 4 pounds. The side effects have increased rather than decreasing. I'm extremely tired, weak and dizzy at times. My blood pressure is normally low but it is lower now. Given the 1500 calorie eating program I'm following and regular exercise I'm more concerned about the side effects as they're decreasing the quality of my life. I can do better than this on my own without the added risks of side effects."
1
51,401
Azithromycin
Bronchitis
"I had a nasty case of bronchitis, after two weeks my cough was keeping me and my spouse awake at night. After 5 days on the Z pac, my cough was much better. This medication has a long half life and stays in your system long after the last dose, 10 days later and I still feel it hasn't entirely left me. Still feel a little dragged out as I always do with antibiotics. Cough is almost gone, a little lingering congestion but much better. (A few years ago I didn't treat my cough and it lasted 6 months.) Although the directions say you can take with or without food, I read elsewhere that the medicine is absorbed better on an empty stomach. So I took my last two pills at 2:00AM long after I had eaten, and this seemed to help knock out the cough."
8
39,297
Contrave
Weight Loss
"I have pharmacy back ground and I have a great doctor. I Have had no working thyroid in over 2 decades. We put our heads together after I researched low dose naltrexone for weight loss and I stumbled into this drug. Myself knowing how RX coverage usually works or "doesn't ". We discussed mirroring this drug with the two generic ingredients. One 200 mg bupropion and half of a 50mg naltrexone in the AM and the same in the PM. Added the bupropion first 2 weeks ago and added the naltrexone today. For those of you that love this drug but simply can't afford it, this option may be worth mentioning to your Dr since 99% of insurance have no problem paying for these cheap drugs. I will post my results weekly in case anyone finds this alternative interesting"
9
197,286
Paroxetine
Panic Disorde
"Works good for disassociation and also anxiety and panic attacks, however has a lot of sexual side effects as in your erections are gone, but also you won't be interested in sex. This was reversed for the most part (around 70%) after being off it for a year and being on Celexa instead. Celexa allows for erections, however lowers sex drive as well. Would always rather not be interested in sex than panic and fear stricken so I have to say Paxil worked."
7
131,854
Effexor XR
Depression
"I have an unspecified mood disorder. It helps me not have so many highs and lows. I can actually think before I rage out of control so I have much more self control but I still have panic attacks and in one week I've lost 4 pounds, (I'm an emotional eater)."
8
98,886
Nexplanon
Birth Control
"I love this has been nothing but great and is very effective also and I am having intercourse everyday without any other barrier method and had no scares. I would highly recommend."
10
217,331
Clarithromycin
Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
"I have been on them 2 days and I'm suffering from them. The taste in my mouth is like perfume, I'm vomiting and the bad taste doesn't help. It's made me feel so unwell. I'm taking them for a infection I'm my upper leg. I hate them won't take them again. "
1
62,038
Citalopram
Anxiety and Stress
"I had to start taking Celexa after my mom died 4 years ago and I must say it worked for me. Well my dad died last July and my stress shot out of the roof and my doctor added buspirone and I took it until I felt better and then I quit all my anxiety medicines altogether back in December thinking I got this. Well I had a week long anxiety attack that landed me in the ER. Don't stop taking your medicines just because you feel good. Now I have to start all over again but I will be better now."
8
127,251
Melatonin
Insomnia
"Melatonin has kept all of my Tardive syndrome symptoms at bay since the first time I took 3mg of Melatonin for sleep interruptions. I was nicely surprised when I awoke that first morning: my involuntary movements of my jaw, the earaches inside and outside my ears, and the shakiness of my hands (which resulted in very scrawly handwriting)....all had disappeared! The odd time I feel my jaw move just a little and then I take 1/2 tablet of Melatonin. It keeps that symtom and others at bay."
10
154,282
Nexium
GERD
"Diagnosed with acid hitting my throat (LPR). Have a small stomach hernia that is not allowing sphichter to close. It was a rough 6 month till I was diagnosed. 3 Doctors insisted I had allergies. Found another Doctor that finally that advised I had "silent acid reflux". Have cut out all the usual foods that cause more acid but in my case, my ears hurt (they tell me you have lots of nerves through the throat that go up to the ears and sinuses). Symptoms are: burning ears, flaring up through the sinuses, pain in the back of the neck up through the top of the back of my head. Have been on Nexium for 3 months. It helped but flaring returns 10-50%. Have come off Nexium to do the tests on how my GI is working. Nexium helped but lots of side effects."
6
48,560
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
Birth Control
"I was switched to this birth control and it was the absolute worst experience of my life. This pill had me in and out the hospital for 2 weeks. It started with headaches, depression then I started having numbness and tingling on my left side. I thought I was having a stroke. Felt as if a balloon was in my head. Dr's swore that I was on some type of street drug. I went from hospital to hospital for any one that could help me. I was at the point where I tried to commit suicide. Even now I still have side effects two yrs later. I've been on other pills before with no experience like this. The admitting hospital said it was absence seizures. But my OB believed me and knew what it was."
1
151,069
OxyContin
Chronic Pain
"I have chronic back pain from degenerative disc disease. I have disc herniations from L-2, L-3 down to L-5, S-1; along with spinal stenosis-different moderations depending on the disc and spinal arthritis. To answer someone's question about how many OxyContin 80 ER pills can be prescribed per day. Legally, the answer is 4- 2 in the morning and 2 at night-which is what I receive; at one time they made 160mg OxyContin but they are no longer produced in the US. To whomever said they were prescribed 8 of them a day- illegal or not from the US. It is an extended release medication meant to last 12 hours. I will be the first to say when they switched to the new for Formula, I didn't feel as though they were as effective and went from 2-4."
5
151,120
OxyContin
Pain
"This is the best medicine for pain."
8
175,576
Augmentin
Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
"Overall, not too bad. Had some mild nausea and diarrhea the first two or three days, but then drank Kefir which helped immensely. Be sure to take as directed with some food (you don't need a whole meal) and eat yogurt etc. I highly recommend Kefir during Augmentin therapy. Began clearing the infection by the second day. Remember, most people have little to no side effects with these medications, so what you tend to read on the Internet is negatively biased."
8
68,618
Medroxyprogesterone
Birth Control
"Everyone is different! however I do not suggest this medicine if can be avoided. Due to an abnormality in my blood, my only bc option was the depo shot. I have been miserable since day one and it's not getting any better. I read all the reviews against it but I was set that it would be different for me. Hard no! My acne tripled in severity. I experience shortness of breath and muscle fatigue on the daily. The mood swings have been out of control and ultimately I no longer feel like myself. This has really impacted my life and I strongly urge you to avoid."
1
41,945
Etanercept
Behcet's Disease
"I've been on this drug 7 weeks now 50 mg per week & I was told 12 weeks till I will feel its full potential,I'm only starting to see results now my genital skin flares are horrendous much worse than any joint pain I have experienced I still flared but it cleared up within a week which normally would take anything up to 2 weeks"
8
221,353
Dextromethorphan
Cough
"I took the appropriate dose of Delsym, and 30 minutes later began hallucinating. The following day, I lost all vision and motor control. I took Delsym 3 days ago and am still experiencing side effects."
1
189,437
Oxycodone
Pain
"Recently my doctor changed my breakthrough pain medication to Oxycodone 20mg from OxyContin 20mg. Immediately I noticed a huge difference, and for the first time in four years felt that my pain controlled. Now I'm taking OxyContin 80mg twice daily with Oxycodone 20mg every four hours prn. Overall oxycodone provides the quickest and most effective pain control above all oral narcotics I've taken. However I do caution long-term users of increases in tolerance, monitoring if ever more medication is needed to achieve the same effect. I first noticed an increase in my tolerance two weeks of taking 4-6 tabs daily. I gradually increased my dose until I was needing double my starting dose. Within one month my tolerance increased by two-fold."
9
126,710
Dilaudid
Pain
"I was recently diagnosed with silent migraines. 10 minutes after a light stimulant EEG... I was walking into walls and felt drunk but without the fun part. I was told not to go to the ER. I called my PCP and finally he said to go after the "silence" of the migraine turned very ugly and painful. After being administered Valium, Zofran, and Vicodin... nothing. Finally, Dilaudid was administered along with Phenergan. I was out of my make-shift mask, turned the lights back on, and tolerated noise within an hour. I was out of bed and ready to leave. I went in thinking I was having an aneurysm and left a completely different person! Highly recommend for severe migraines."
9
183,267
Cymbalta
ibromyalgia
"I have been taking Cymbalta for about a year now. At first it WAS awful. I was started on 30 mg trial samples for a week and then ramped up to 60 mg a day after that. Getting on Cymbalta is very hard, and it really takes perseverance to get through the initial effects of it. I was previously on Narcotic pain relievers and drugs like Lyrica, Neurontin, etc. After being on Cymbalta for a few months, I noticed I didn't really need the narcotic anymore. (Oxycontin 10 mg x3 a day) -yes really! I've found that it does make me 'sick' and tired about 30 minutes after taking it, but it fades about a half hour after that. Taking it with food seems to help with the sick feeling. Take it before bed if you are starting Cymbalta. It does work!"
10
134,949
Dapsone
Acne
"While the gel itself had marginal results with my acne, the fact that it is SO expensive AND has completely ruined all the towels that it came in contact with has caused me to stop using it. If you use it, use towels that you don't care about because it will discolor them. I didn't have issues with clothing or bed sheets, but I think that was by luck/chance."
3
147,228
Alprazolam
Panic Disorde
"This medicine (Xanax) works effectively and quickly to resolve anxiety and panic attacks. However, I found that after I went on the antidepressant Pristiq, the Xanax made me fall asleep. I had to switch off of the Xanax as it was too sedating. At this point, I have another benzodiazepine that I can use if I have to but Pristiq has been keeping most of my panic attacks away. "
9
201,785
Alprazolam
Anxiety
"helps me very well with my condition."
10
127,399
Phentermine
Weight Loss
"Started on phentermine today.. So far I just have a light headache... I'm 4"11 171.3 lbs hoping to get down to 130 .."
6
93,911
Trintellix
Major Depressive Disorde
"Best (and most expensive) medication I've ever been on. I've been prescribed to every other SSRI and they gave me side effects of sleepiness, and indifference. I have only experienced a slight nausea for about 2 hours, 15 minutes after I take my Trintellix. This only lasted the first two weeks. The nausea is the only reason I give this a 9/10. Anxiety and paranoia have been greatly reduced, energy is amazing and no sleepiness or indifference. Had genetic testing done and I am deficient in folic acid and don't produce it on my own. I complement the Trintellix with methylfolate by biotics lab (Deplin is expensive). I'm happier than I've ever been and no sexual dysfunctions have happened so I am extremely thankful for this medication"
9
82,383
Liraglutide
Diabetes, Type 2
"I've been on Victoza for 4 days and its been great. I have type 2 uncontrolled diabetes. I've had no side effects at all. I've lost 4 lbs. and feel really good. My sugar levels are under 140, 2 hours after a meal which is awesome. Appetite is completely gone but I make myself eat a small meal 3 times a day. I started with 0.6mg and on 4th day increased to 1.2mg. Still no side effects. I recommend this med for people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Oh and for people who are afraid of needles...don't be. The needle is so thin that you can;t even feel it. I hate needles and I don't mind injecting Victoza at all."
10
70,481
Cefditoren
Bronchitis
"An excellent choice for bronchitis. My friend got relief within 24 hours."
9
137,065
Isotretinoin
Rosacea
"Just hitting one month on Accutane. Don't forget, this is a review for Rosacea, not Acne. I gave it a 9/10 for acne and on Rosacea I will give it an 8/10 so far. I will update the review over time. I was so hesitant to try Accutane with the horror stories, but you have to remember it is for less than 1% of the people that take it. I struggled with depression and have had ZERO depression episodes. Dry eyes and dry lips. Hair thinning a bit, but am not losing any whatsoever. Vivid dreams. That is all. Only had two headaches (minor). This and CeraVe Cleanser CeraVe Moisturizer has made my rosacea go COMPLETELY away. The redness on my face is gone. It is amazing to me. Good luck to all who go down the Accutane road! Everyone is different."
8
204,962
Toradol
Pain
"From reading these I can see everyone is different. For me, on an IV drip, it completely eliminated the pain, gone. Taking pills after the Torodol wore off did nothing. Eventually threw them all up and went back to the ER."
10
177,288
Duloxetine
Generalized Anxiety Disorde
"Please DO NOT take this!!!! I have taking it for 7 years it never really worked I don't know why I kept taking it, When I was diagnose with mood disorder they put me on new meds and took me off cymbalta. They did wean me off BUT I WAS AWFUL THE WITHDRAWALS WERE AND STILL ARE 3 WEEKS LATER SO BAD!!! THE BRAIN ZAPS ARE THE WORST AND THEN THERE IS SWEATING SHAKING NAUSEA PLEASE DON'T EVEN START IT EVEN IF IT MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD"
1
197,566
Paroxetine
Anxiety
"I take 30 mg a day. My only complaint is embarresing but I'm having trouble with have orgasms. The desire is still there but my husband has to work real hard! I use to be "Easy". Now there is no such thing as a "Quicky". I spoke to my doctor and he says when my unchangeable life evets calm down he can swithch me to Effexor XR which is suppose to be better. We'll see."
6
3,520
Nitrofurantoin
Urinary Tract Infection
"I'm on day two of taking this. I have had very mild side affects. Slight headache and sort of feel tired and out of it for a little bit but it seems to go away. I have not had the bad side affects that others have mentioned and always take it with some food and have been drinking lots of water to flush my system out. Everyone is effected differently by meds. If you have not had this antibiotic before then I would not let others reviews scare you. If you have problems after taking it then call and talk to your doctor about it. Even though the pharmacist said I could drink alcohol moderately I plan to stay away as that could aggravate the side affects and it also dehydrates you which will do nothing but aggravate a UTI."
9
32,227
Wellbutrin XL
ADHD
"I have been on Wellbutrin for several months and am amazed at how it has helped my ADD. My anxiety and sense of being overwhelmed is so much better. However, I'm finding that 4 to 5 hours after taking my pill I am having severe dizziness to the point where I feel like I"m going to pass out and all my limbs are about to go completely limp. It almost feels like an out-of-body experience and I'm losing control. Not good since today it happened while driving my car - lasted for about an hour and then subsided. It's happened many times during the day while I've been at my desk working. So, I see my doctor this Thursday and am hoping that I won't have to go off it. The side effects of the stimulants that I've tried have been horrible."
10
161,376
Diphenhydramine
Nausea/Vomiting
"I took diphenhydramine by mouth for spring allergies. It made me drowsy and helped my allergies, but also made me dizzy and nauseated, which it is supposed to prevent. I do know that it is probably one of the best antihistamines on the market."
1
228,135
Etonogestrel
Birth Control
"I have had mine in since May 08 after I had my 2nd child. Everything was fine no period at all but that was probably because I was still breastfeeding. I stopped breastfeeding in 09. January 2010 I have been on my period since then!!!! At first it was every other week, now I will be off for like 3 or 4 days and I have also gained 40 pounds, extremely moody, irritable, stomach pains etc.... and drying of my scalp. I thought this was great before all these symptoms kicked in so I am going to make an appointment and get this out next week asap. This is not for me and I'm glad I found this review site because I thought it was just me!"
2
226,088
Bupropion
Depression
"I have tried all sorts of antidepressants but Wellbutrin SR has been the only one that actually gave me energy instead of making me want to take a nap every afternoon. One of the nice side effects of Wellbutrin is it helped me lose weight."
10
115,378
Propofol
Anesthesia
"I'm a 66 yr old healthcare executive woman, hyper active working individual whose brain does not rest like other normal persons . I am always thinking and as a CEO of a large company I never have enough time to rest my brain activity. I even sleep listening to alternative radio all night long! I had 3 C sections and gallbladder surgeries in my 20's and 30's and I resisted the anesthesia. Yesterday I went in for a Biopsy through a Hyperoscopic exam and Dilation and Curettage of my uterus which was bleeding post menopause. Through the IV they administered Propofol, I went out like a light switch, and had pleasant dreams! It's been now 22 hours from my procedure and I still feel calm, sleepy and relaxed. Great unexpected experience! WOW!"
10
47
Medroxyprogesterone
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
"At first when I took the shot my life was good. Just recently oct 24th I was due for another one. 2 weeks before the 24th I started to spot. Ok I though because I was due soon. It is now Nov 13th and still bleeding. Due for another shot Dec. I am so over it. It will spot for awhile and then get heavy for about 10 minutes. I am so disgusted."
1
167,577
Levonorgestrel
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
"Awful. I had this inserted after my 3rd child in November 2015 for use of birth control and irregular periods. I had this removed just after 3 months because I bled (not spotted) every single day. Post removal, I have been still bleeding for 2 weeks straight. I used this device in conjunction with the pill to try to stop the spotting/bleeding and that did not work at all. I'm on my 4th pack and I still bled with the lowest dose of the pill while on the IUD. The strings also poked my partner during sex so my OB shortened them. At time of removal, he tried several times to take the IUD out because the strings were so short. Mirena should be taken off the market. This non stop bleeding is worse than I've ever experienced. DO NOT GET THIS IUD!"
1
17,194
Flexeril
Muscle Spasm
"It really helps with the bad headaches from surgery. Lets me relax to sleep. Sleep gives the strength I need to help heal. Only problem is once I take it I can't do anything else I get very tired."
8
174,726
Eucrisa
Atopic Dermatitis
"I have always been prescribed a mild steroid for my facial eczema, so I was happy to try Eucrisa as a steroid free treatment for my face. The stinging and burning is so uncomfortable that I'm not sure the results are worth it for me. The medication does help calm down flare ups and reduce any itching but the pain for the first 5 min after application is so severe on my face that sometimes I have to just wash it off and try the next day. The site pain on the body is way more tolerable, and I do recommend it for that! Maybe my face is just too sensitive but I'm going to keep trying."
5
226,588
Etonogestrel
Birth Control
"I got Nexplanon inserted approx. Dec 16, 14. And it's June 4, 15. Insertion wasn't bad, I was sore and had some bruising after. My first 2 weeks I didn't spot or anything. Since it's been spotting and light cramps, until recently now I also have ruthless cramps and periods. No acne, I've lost weight, I've always gotten headaches. So the only complaint is the cramping making me miserable, it's effectiveness and the type of birth control it is good enough reason for me to leave it be."
7
65,062
Saphris
Bipolar Disorde
"Been on Saphris for about two months. Taste is bad but the benefits of medicine far outway that. Only side effect is slight numbness in mouth after taking pill but that goes away after about 30 minutes. No other side effects. Racing thoughts, shadows, voices, have now disappeared. First time that has happened in years. Have been able to decrease dosages of other medicines and wean off some all together. So far it has been a miracle drug for me. Feel better now than I ever have."
10
46,170
Repatha
High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous
"I had a heart attack in 2014, my doctor put me on lipitor 10 to 40mg a day with very little effect, then 10 to 40mg or crestor with very little effect. My LDL was 115 and HDL was 39. Then he put me on Repatha, after 6 weeks my LDL is now 41 and my HDL is 51. The only side effect that I have noticed is a very little bit of congestion. Of course the big drawback from this drug is the cost. At $14,000 a year it is going to be hard to get past the insurance company. But it does work."
10
162,611
Rifaximin
Hepatic Encephalopathy
"Ridiculous price. Makes using it prohibitive. Salix should be ashamed of themselves. Lactulose worked very well and totally affordable."
1
21,334
Rivastigmine
Alzheimer's Disease
"Besides nausea this has improved my mothers life 500 percent..overall improvement wonderful."
8
114,510
Atarax
Anxiety
"I'm a recovering drug addict. I have horrible anxiety. Atarax works great and is not addicting. I think more rehab doctors should know this about this medication."
10
35,631
Buprenorphine / naloxone
Opiate Dependence
"From Day One, the very first dose of Suboxone, I was able to quit my habit. No withdrawals at all - even the mental depression & lack of energy the Suboxone had that covered too! Never missed a moment from work (except to make my Subs appointments). I feel great and am living again. Now I'm into Month #2 of Suboxone Maintenance: 16 mg. a day, as one daily dose. The best news is my insurance covers the 'program'. So instead of chasing a high every 4 hours & wasting $300-400 a month, I take one single Suboxone dose each morning and just $8/month (!) in copay. For me a Win-Win situation. Side Effects: Urinary hesitation and constipation - that's all."
10
18,713
Depo-Medrol
4</span> users found this comment helpful.
"Had injected into spine via epidural steroid injection RUINED LIFE!"
1
46,792
Clindamycin
Acne
"I am a 60 year male with adult acne.I feel like I am reliving my teen years. My scalp, my face and my back and neck started to break out. I tried several prescription meds, when I finally used clindamycin topical gel I saw a huge difference in the condition. Now I am mostly all clear and I am also very happy. Also no side effects. I truly hope that everyone could have these results especially you teens.God bless. truly yours, Porkchops 5/21/2015"
10
65,190
Durezol
Uveitis
"Best opthalmic steroid I&#039;ve used for my condition."
10
26,226
Sprintec
Endometriosis
"This birth control made me bleed for well over 8 days and counting, it&#039;s also making me shed stuff like crazy and daily cramps. I only took it because I have horrible unbearable, intolerable cramps each month and I decided to try it to avoid the cramps and while it did calm my usual extremely painful cramps, the continued bleeding and cramps make it not worth it. The only plus I can say is that it didn&#039;t break me out like others do, in fact it may of helped my skin."
2
42,473
Concerta
ADHD
"Today was my first day taking concerta. I am 19 and have pretty severe ADHD and a little anxiety that coincides with the ADHD. I took 36mg at 8:30 am and kicked in at 10. I definitely noticed it, I felt alert and energetic but not focused, and I still found myself pretty forgetful before leaving for work. By the end of work I felt really emotionless and had a head ache, and when I got home at 6 I began crying for no particular reason. After crying I felt much better and focused very well on school work. Now I feel happier but surprised by how much of a roller coaster the whole day was. Overall I&#039;m not sure this is the medication for me, hoping this reaction is normal and it just takes some time to adjust."
5
160,518
Buspirone
Panic Disorde
"It caused unbalance &amp; I went unconscious"
1
35,283
Levofloxacin
Sinusitis
"I suffer from chronic sinus infections, &amp; not very many antibiotics work any more. Avelox is good but too expensive &amp; is harder on my stomach. I&#039;ve taken Levaquin a few times and despite a little restlessness and dry mouth this antibiotic works great. I also had a sore back on the 3rd day but it went away. Also it does seem to make me hungry, so take it with a meal. Stay away from milk they don&#039;t like each other, (calcium based foods). This time I had the beginnings of bronchial pneumonia and after 6 of 14 I feel almost better. I will finish the 14 days. Levaquin is great."
10
10,400
Spironolactone
Acne
"I have always had annoying acne which wasn&#039;t terrible but wasn&#039;t fixed by birth control. I quit taking birth control and my doctor prescribed spiro instead. I&#039;ve been on it for almost two years with only one or two little pimples per cycle. I also noticed that the switch gave me a slow steady body change. I&#039;ve lost about 15 pounds over the two years without any other changes in diet or exercise. It made me a little thirstier than usual, so I&#039;m drinking more water than I used to. No other terrible side effects like others have reported though. Overall very happy with the switch and would recommend for sure."
10
227,998
Etonogestrel
Birth Control
"I have been on Implanon since November 2009. I got it just 10 weeks after I gave birth to my youngest son. Since then I&#039;ve had every side effect imaginable. By the third week after having my son I had lost all and more of my baby weight, now I am the heaviest that I&#039;ve ever been in my life after gaining 25 pounds. I also suffer from strange bouts of depression and of course the mood swings. I am married to the calmest most sweet man alive who is now master in the art of tip toeing around me and my anger. "
1
81,550
Liraglutide
Diabetes, Type 2
"I have been taking victoza for three weeks and have lost ten pounds but at the cost of being sick as a dog every day. Cannot eat or stand the smell food cooking. I am done with this junk as of today."
1
174,413
Tiotropium
COPD, Maintenance
"My husband started using Spiriva last Wednesday. He was breathing easier but by Sunday, then he began having crushing tightness in his chest, difficulty breathing, pulse rates of 111, high blood pressure and chest pain. We took him to the ER because we thought he was having a heart attack. It turned out to be a severe allergic reaction to Spiriva. He won&#039;t be using it anymore. He also had dry mouth and difficulty urinating which are also side effects."
1
231,021
Milnacipran
ibromyalgia
"Have had FM for a few years now and have tried every medicine out there then my doctor suggested this new medicine &quot;Savella&quot;. I got my prescription on a Friday and the next day I was ready to go back to my old medication (Suboxone) I was a ZOMBIE! I literally slept the whole weekend and couldn&#039;t get up! So I&#039;m back on Suboxone out of (Lyrica, Tramadol, Cymbalta, Percocet, Vicodin, Darvocet, Nsaids, Muscle relaxers, Neurontin, etc, etc, etc..) Suboxone is the only one that helped with the pain up to 75%! Good luck to all of you with Fibromyalgia...a lot of people do not understand the constant pain and everything else associated with FM. I do understand so I wish you luck!"
1
100,764
Lexiscan
Diagnosis and Investigation
"I had a stress test done. The medicine does what it says it does. The only side effect I had was a headache. "
9
168,805
Vilazodone
Depression
"I&#039;ve been on Viibryd for 4 days for Generalized Anxiety, Mild Depression (Dysthymia). Can tell a difference already. LOVE it! Best SSRI for my body so far. Tried Lexapro, but had gastrointestinal issues. Paxil was better than Lexapro, but not &#039;the one&#039; Only tried 1 dose of Cymbalta, and felt like I had the flu for 4 days (and I rarely get sick). So far, so good with this. NO side effects, but on the lowest dose (10 mg). My Dr said this is a fairly new medicine, and it seems to be getting good reviews from many people. Clearly not all things work for all people, but my experience has been good!"
9
195,484
Aviane
Birth Control
"I&#039;ve been on the pill for about 6 months and I&#039;ve had so severe issues or complaint about this birth control. I am 22 and this was my first birth control taken and prescribed by my gyno. I had no weight gain because I was more conscious of my cravings and I didn&#039;t binge upon them. It&#039;s always about perception and if you&#039;re going to act upon all these desires to eat, clearly you will gain a significant amount of weight. My sex drive remained the same and I&#039;m still very sexually aroused. One obvious side effect that was prevalent would ultimately be my mood swings. I would easily turn super sensitive or get extremely irate if my boyfriend would do something or say something that made me unhappy. Other than that, I highly recommend Aviane."
9
190,572
Oxybutynin
Overactive Bladde
"I am 14 years old and I suffer from OAB. I constantly have the urge to use the bathroom, every second of the day. I have been taking this medicine since October. I was taking one a day until December, when I took 3 a day because it wasn&#039;t working. Now I am on 4 times a day for maybe 2 weeks and I feel absolutely no improvement. It is so frustrating because I&#039;m in highschool, and I got to the bathroom 8 times a school day. I don&#039;t know what else to do, or if these pills will end up working at all."
1
77,060
Lorcaserin
Weight Loss
"Big boned latin lady 5&#039;1 188 pounds. One year and 51pounds gone. No more yo yo diets or cravings just feel good. Results good blood work and my doc likes the results. I like the lack of side effects as these always concern me. Sleep well and just alittle dry mouth the first month. Highly recommend you become the new you now."
10
35,266
Levofloxacin
Urinary Tract Infection
"I am allergic to a lot of antibiotics (and always get side effects!) and get sick a lot. I used to take Z-Packs almost once a month and now I wonder why I hadn&#039;t tried Levaquin sooner! This is my 3rd time on Levaquin this year. I took it twice for my chronic ear infection with success. The first time my joints felt like I was an arthritic old lady! The 2nd time I had only some ankle and finger pain. I&#039;m on day 1 today for a urinary tract infection and ear infection from a water park. I can feel it working and I have no joint pain."
9
60,181
NuvaRing
Birth Control
"I have been on the Nuvaring since I was 15 after my first child and now I&#039;m going on 20. I haven&#039;t gotten pregnant, no side effects nothing. Nuvaring is the most perfect birth control ever!"
10
26,668
Sprintec
0</span> users found this comment helpful.
"My daughter started taking this several months ago. Her mood swings and depression are horrendous. The ones around her see her emotional deterioration since starting this birth control pill. We are hoping she listens to those close to her and stops taking it."
3
31,045
Miconazole
Vaginal Yeast Infection
"I frequently get yeast infections. I&#039;ve used the monistat 7 once before with no problems. Went to use it tonight and within 5 mins the itching and burning was so unbearable! I cried. Did they change something ??? After reading other reviews I guess I&#039;m not the only one who has expierenced this. Not sure if sucking up the next 6 nights is even worth it. Do not recommend!!!!! You are better off with the itching and buring from the yeast infection itself!"
1
228,512
Geodon
Bipolar Disorde
"I am a 48 year-old woman with bi-polar I disorder. A year ago last fall I was severely depressed. In the hospital they put me on 20 mg. Geodon for depression and 10 mg. trazedone for sleep. I was already on 1000 mg Tegretol. At first this combo was a lifesaver and I felt the best I have felt in years - even became slightly hypomanic and over-the-moon happy. Then 4 months in my mood swung to a deep suicidal depression so I went back in the hospital for 2 weeks and they upped the Geodon to 40 mg then 80 mg and the anxiety and insomnia became so bad they gave me the max they could with sleep meds and I left the hospital worse than ever. Anxiety so bad I had to take clonazepam to counteract. Would not take again."
2
135,519
Tamiflu
Influenza
"Diagnosed with Type A influenza on Wednesday morning with symptoms starting Tuesday night. Started Tamiflu at 4 pm on Wednesday and 24 hours later I have only cold symptoms. I am very tired but I&#039;m also 25 weeks pregnant. Very thankful for Tamiflu and would recommend it to anyone. Only downside is the COST!"
9
13,775
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine
ADHD
"This has worked very well for me. Am able to get things done without being all over the place, and actually feel great overall."
10
71,699
Tramadol
Chronic Pain
"I have severe pain from spinal stenosis through my neck, right shoulder, arm and hand. Dr. prescribed Tramadol for this pain. I used the drug as directed with little relief from the intense pain. The prescription called for 1 to 2 pills every 4 to 6 hours. I took two pills every 4 hours, for 10 days, that&#039;s a total of 60 pills with very little effect. I do not recommend this drug. Lack of effectiveness can cause you to take more of the medication than you should and increases the addiction risk."
1
137,407
Isotretinoin
Acne
"I am 15 and a half, and I have been on Accutane for about one month now, and I have noticed my acne has gotten terribly worse. I&#039;m breaking out all around my mouth, which was not my problem area when I was not on it. I have had bad back pains, but I am a dancer, so I don&#039;t know if its from that, or the medicine. I recently went to the dermatologist, and he upped my dose from 40 mg to 60 mg. Besides dry lips, I have not had any other side effects. My skin wasn&#039;t even drying out, which is one reason why my dermatologist upped the dose. I really hope my skin starts clearing up soon."
5
172,426
Clonazepam
Panic Disorde
"Taking for almost 2 years and half...1 mg everyday for anxiety, panic dis order and insomnia: RIVOTRIL!! its wonder medicine!"
10
19,718
Pregabalin
Pain
"I have spondylosis of the whole spine and lumbar degeneration. I&#039;ve been on Lyrica for a few months 75mg 3 times a day. It helps my range of motion at my knees, helps to walk up stairs, and also no pain when push for bowl movement."
4
69,623
Buprenorphine
Pain
"I&#039;ve been on the patch for the last four months. It has been the best medication I have been on. Had a spinal fusion L-5 S-1 in 07 it was a failed surgery. I&#039;ve been on every medication you can think of. This patch stays in place for the whole seven days. I also use gabapenton, diclofenac and Lortab. I like it that it does not make you feel like you are out of it. I can function normally all week long."
10